New Zealand has established five marine reserves under its first Indigenous-government co-management model, combining Māori guardianship with long-term protection of important marine ecosystems.
Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) now conserve almost 15% of the continent, combining Traditional Owners’ knowledge with modern conservation practices to restore ecosystems across Australia.
A biodiverse Amazon forest has gained permanent national protection in Peru, safeguarding wildlife habitat and water sources that support more than 10,000 people.
Eastern Kuku Yalanji and Western Yalanji people have secured native title recognition over more than 388,000 hectares, strengthening their rights to Country in Australia.
